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Discovering Saintes
Visorando Member
2.17 mi
+151 ft
-164 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Saintes (Charente-Maritime)
Discover Saintes, a town steeped in history, cradled by the waves of the Charente.
Circular route from Rochefollet to Bussac-sur-Charente
7.86 mi
+344 ft
-358 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Bussac-sur-Charente (Charente-Maritime)
A walk around Bussac-sur-Charente. The route passes through the small gorge carved out by the Rocheffolet. You will also see watermills and a windmill.
From Chaniers to Port Hublé via Les Grandes Combes and back via the Charente
5.83 mi
+207 ft
-207 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Chaniers (Charente-Maritime)
This hike will take you to the heights of the commune of Chaniers to discover the view of the hillsides on the other side of the Charente, before returning along the river.
From La Chapelle-des-Pots to Saint-Césaire
6.60 mi
+381 ft
-344 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from La Chapelle-des-Pots (Charente-Maritime)
This 10 km circular will show you the very diverse landscapes of Saintonge. Two-thirds of the route is shaded by woods, one-third is through vineyards (we are in the "Fins Bois" area of the Cognac appellation) and a small third (thank you Pagnol) is in the two villages at the start and finish.
The route is sometimes complicated, but the paths are well marked. The route was surveyed on site, so it is very reliable, even if it sometimes seems to stray from the paths marked on the IGN map (especially at the start).
The distillery tour starting from L’Ermitage
6.71 mi
+253 ft
-249 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Chaniers (Charente-Maritime)
A countryside walk that follows the paths of the Chagnolais countryside through vineyards and fields, forming a circular route that approaches the Domaine de Lavoissière to the north and leads to the Bossuet distillery to the south. You can visit the distillery before heading west to the Domaine de Nancrevant, where you can also stop off.
The Besson Oak of Port d'Envaux
Tourism professional4.36 mi
+207 ft
-217 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Port-d'Envaux (Charente-Maritime)
This hike offers the opportunity to discover the woods of Port d'Envaux, as well as the Roman church of Saint-Saturnin de Séchaud. In a mineral, green and wooded setting, you will discover a typical natural heritage that is timeless.
From Taillebourg to Annepont via the Chemin des Escarbilles
9.47 mi
+256 ft
-259 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Taillebourg (Charente-Maritime)
This route is characterised by the diversity of the landscapes encountered: a wooded section crossed by a wide path following an old railway line, a hilly landscape with patches of vineyards, and finally a dry hillside overlooking a wetland.
Circular tour in the vineyards between Vénérand and Saint-Bris-des-Bois
5.51 mi
+131 ft
-138 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Vénérand (Charente-Maritime)
The hike is mostly in the woods, on dirt tracks as they say here. There is little elevation gain and very little tarmac. You are guaranteed to be surrounded by nature, with flora and fauna.
Vallons et Borderies in Saint-Bris-des-Bois
11.65 mi
+597 ft
-587 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Césaire (Charente-Maritime)
This route will allow you to discover the variety of landscapes in the Borderies region. The Coran valley from Saint-Brice-des-Bois to Saint-Sauvant runs alongside three villages where you will find places to eat as well as remarkable churches and monuments. Once past Saint-Sauvant, you will experience the secret side of the Borderies, where vineyards and farms can be discovered at the edge of a wood or in the hollow of a valley. Here, nature is less tamed than in the rest of the region.
The Sentiers de la Pierre between Crazannes and Port d’Envaux
6.42 mi
+138 ft
-135 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Crazannes (Charente-Maritime)
Set against a backdrop of rocky outcrops and woodland, the banks of the Charente and the villages of La Pierre de Crazannes and Port-d’Envaux come into view. Typical of the Romanesque Saintonge region, the 19th-century church, the 15th- and 18th-century castles, and the Sentiers de la Pierre enhance this tree-lined, natural route.
The Crazannes quarries - Les Lapidiales - Port d'Envaux
8.62 mi
+167 ft
-164 ft
4h 05
Easy
Departure from Crazannes (Charente-Maritime)
The old quarries of Crazannes offer a striking landscape of steep rock faces and narrow gorges. The hard white stone was used in the construction or restoration of monuments such as Fort Boyard.Les Lapidiales is a site offering visitors an open-air museum, with free admission, where the excavations left by the quarrymen give the impression of being in the middle of a giant labyrinth and where visitors enjoy discovering the sculptures.
Short circular in the woods of Brizambourg
4.92 mi
+177 ft
-154 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Brizambourg (Charente-Maritime)
A short, peaceful circular on wide paths, in a wooded and hilly setting.
The Pierre Loti Route to Saint-Porchaire
7.57 mi
+105 ft
-108 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Porchaire (Charente-Maritime)
Following in the footsteps of the famous writer and through the forest, you’ll discover Saint-Porchaire and its surroundings. Typical examples of the Romanesque heritage of the Saintonge region, the12th-century church, the Château de La Roche-Courbon and the Marie Bon house are sure to satisfy the curiosity of walkers.
A circular in the woods around Fenioux
5.49 mi
+335 ft
-367 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Fenioux (Charente-Maritime)
A hike through the rolling, wooded landscape of Saintonge. Upon arrival, you can admire the lantern of the dead and the Romanesque portal of the church of Fenioux. Information panels provide details about these two monuments.
You will follow part of theGR®655(a route to Santiago de Compostela, via Tours) and theGR®360, but there are no reliable markings along the route.
The woods, hedgerows and marshes around Geay
5.77 mi
+105 ft
-135 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Geay (Charente-Maritime)
A circular route around the pretty, peaceful little village of Geay. The route takes you along well-maintained paths through forests and wooded countryside. You will also ride alongside the marsh.
The Charente is not far away but remains invisible.
The route has been surveyed on the ground, making it very reliable.
In the Marais du Bruant de Romegoux in Geay
10.27 mi
+102 ft
-112 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Romegoux (Charente-Maritime)
Amidst woods, marshes and small hamlets, you can discover the rural landscape of the villages of Romegoux and Geay. A typical feature of the Romanesque Saintonge region, the 16th- and 12th-century churches adorn a tree-lined, natural trail through the Bruant marshes.